Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Boone Health
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) and Boone Health are pleased to announce a new four-year agreement that ensures continued in-network access to Boone Health’s hospitals, clinics, and providers for all Anthem members, including those enrolled in employer-sponsored and Medicare Advantage health plans. This agreement solidifies the long-standing relationship between Anthem and…
Read MoreBoone Health Working With Down Syndrome Organization to Connect Parents
When my daughter was born in 2007, the St. Louis hospital where she was born was totally unprepared for a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Her 20-week ultrasound gave no warning, but the moment the delivery room staff saw her, they knew, and the tone turned instantly into a fake sounding “happy-happy.” I felt it happen,…
Read MoreMemorial Day Closures
Boone Health is always here to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, but some of our clinics and services will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy weekend. And thank you to our Boone Health employees who will…
Read MoreBoone Baby Legacy
On Christmas Eve 1921, a touring car braved sharp winds, below-freezing temperatures, and a steep gravel road, slick with snow, to carry a married couple to the newly opened Boone County Hospital, where their family doctor awaited them. Two weeks after its grand opening, the hospital was still under construction; one end of the delivery…
Read MoreBoone Health Named Top 100 National Hospital; Recognized for Patient Experience, Nursing Quality, Top Place to Work
The independent, mid-Missouri hospital has received numerous awards in the past 9 months, placing it in elite company for health care quality, patient care and employee satisfaction. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Over the past 9 months, Boone Health has been recognized with multiple national awards, solidifying its place as one of the best hospitals in the country for…
Read MoreMid-Mo Baby Expo ’25 Set for May 10 in Columbia
WHAT: The Mid-Mo Baby Expo is returning with even more to offer expectingparents and young families! The event is presented by Boone Health and willfeature educational seminars, interactive activities, valuable giveaways, anddozens of local vendors. WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd.Columbia, Missouri HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: TICKETS: $10…
Read MoreEmpowered Pregnancy: Haley’s Journey to Motherhood
How one expectant mom found strength and support through Boone Health’s Fit for Delivery class. As a nurse, Haley Chastain was particularly attuned to the changes happening in her body throughout her first pregnancy. She and her husband, Adam, were overjoyed to learn they were expecting. Given Haley’s previous diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS),…
Read MoreHow Pelvic Floor Therapy Supports Ashley’s Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery
Ashley Strope Freer and her husband Matthew welcomed their son Cooper into the world on April 17, 2024. When Ashley was around 14 weeks pregnant, she began experiencing the common symptoms many pregnant women face. She was struggling with bladder leakage when she sneezed, and she wanted to do all she could to experience a…
Read MoreFamily Friendly Activities To Do In The Spring
As the weather warms up, engaging in outdoor activities can significantly benefit both personal well-being and community connection. Here are some ideas for you, your family, and friends. Spending time outdoors boosts exposure to sunlight, which supports vitamin D production. It also helps reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, lowers stress levels, and enhances mental…
Read MoreA Family of Boone Babies
It’s quite an honor to have a Boone baby, and Brandy Templeton’s had three. Brandy started working in the Maternal Child Health department as a new nurse graduate 18 years ago and worked her way up to supervisor. “I came here, found my love and my passion and never left,” Brandy said. By chance, Brandy…
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